Refreshing Frozen Tomato Gazpacho: A Recipe for Instant Gratification
Folks, we’re in July. Which means we’re heading into the thick of hot and humid weather – even in northern Vermont. But honestly, I thought we might have been in
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Purple Za’atar Brussels Sprouts
My mother subscribes to one of those imperfect produce delivery companies that give you perfectly wonderful food, that’s just a little not camera ready. The beets are great, but the
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Wild Cherry Chocolate Bars with Sea Salt (Pantry and Freezer Cooking)
While we’re all making do with what we have on hand before throwing on our gloves and masks and heading out to replenish our supplies, I’m doing the deep dive
Red Hot Sauce: The Gift That Keeps Giving
(Fun fact: When you write about for food for a living and also have your own website, some things fall through the cracks. Like this post from a couple of
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One Woman’s Attempt to Love Beans: Instant Pot Black Beans
I really want to like black beans. I want to like any beans. They’re cheap, utilitarian, full of protein and nutrients – and let’s face it – they’re pretty gorgeous.
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Blueberry Basil Whiskey Buck
Back when blueberry season was in full swing, I was making these delicious variations on a whiskey buck almost every evening and loving it. They’re herby, a little tart, and
Beet Green Stem Gratin
I threw my back out a couple of weeks ago. I haven’t been incapacitated, but man-oh-man, I’ve been walking like a guilty convict in ankle shackles. *shuffle, shuffle, shuffle* So,
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Orange Ancho Melon Salad with Maple Candied Pecans
A friend of ours went on a spur-of-the-moment trip to Maine and asked if we could check in on her little cats while she was gone. We said we’d be
Orange Blossom Rhubarb Sauce
Every year when we get rhubarb from the farmers market, I try to put a savory spin on it. But this year, I decided to go a more traditional route,
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Lime and New Mexican Chile Powder Crisped Chickpeas
This fall Jedd and I were watching a cooking show and they used “New Mexican Chile Powder.” I’d never heard of it. Jedd had never heard of it. And I
Sichuan Peppercorn and Star Anise Braised Shingo Pears
Are you looking for an insanely delicious treat? These pears fit the bill. They’re full of ginger and anise, with a titch of extra savory goodness from Sichuan peppercorns. Jedd’s
Citrus Habanero Sauce
In the fall our farmers market is busting at the seams with hot peppers. They range from medium hot, to “What the hell is wrong with you? Why would you
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Broiled Honey Butter Grapefruit
My maternal grandfather farmed all day, enjoyed a tipple in the evening while he played guitar, adored his wife and family, and gave any spare time he had to anyone
Maple Chili Blood Orange Salad
Jedd has been making himself a spinach salad every morning for breakfast along with his eggs. Which to me just makes good sense, because greens are refreshing – which is
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Pomegranate, Rosewater, Honey and Cardamom Ice Cream
My aunt has started keeping bees, and I was the lucky recipient of some of her honey. And with that in mind, I decided to make a dessert that was
Apple and Mint Pancakes
Sadly – oh so sadly – our farmers market season is winding down. But currently, we’re in the incredible sweet spot of produce and fruit. Kale, squash, tomatoes, and hot